The Disaster Communicator Forum (DCF) starts about 5 minutes after the American Red Cross net completes. To become a member go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DISASTER_COMMUNICATORS_FORUM/ to become a member of the forum

Upcoming Events

Connected to the DCF/ARC Conference Net (IRLP 9257) Tim (W6TST) typically connects this reflector for the net, but anyone can connect the repeater to the reflector if Tim hasn’t done so. Participation is optional – For interest only. These are two back to back nets. The American Red Cross (ARC)...

Connected to the DCF/ARC Conference Net (IRLP 9257) Tim (W6TST) typically connects this reflector for the net, but anyone can connect the repeater to the reflector if Tim hasn’t done so. Participation is optional – For interest only. These are two back to back nets. The American Red Cross (ARC)...

Also known as HF Night It’s time again to have some “HAM FUN” !!! Use the contact form below, email me at Jack@JackKirk.com or call me at 831-637-0344 for directions to my home, if you haven’t been there before. Hope to see you there!! The working calendar for HF Night

Connected to the DCF/ARC Conference Net (IRLP 9257) Tim (W6TST) typically connects this reflector for the net, but anyone can connect the repeater to the reflector if Tim hasn’t done so. Participation is optional – For interest only. These are two back to back nets. The American Red Cross (ARC)...

Earthquake

Modified Mercalli Scale

The Modified Mercalli, or Mike-Mike scale is used to standardize and make more efficient the reporting of earthquake damage. Instead of reporting damage by using general descriptions like "major" or "minor" or "heavy", a Mike-Mike value is reported. This value is quick and simple to communicate over the air and equates to a standard level of damage as defined in the scale below.